Sermons on Rowing:

Total Surrender Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 20, 2012

God is calling each of us to do as the Roman believers: give ourselves completely to God.

Total Surrender Romans 12:1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-- this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is There A Soldier In The House?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

* Since the death of Jesus Christ approx. 2000 years ago 43,000,000 Christians have become martyrs,

Is There A Soldier in The House? 2 Tim. 2:3 One of the most sobering scenes I have ever seen is a picture of Arlington cemetery of the rows and rows of crosses of the many that have paid the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom we enjoy. I am reminded of those also in the army of Christ who have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Like A Moth To A Candle

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 28, 2011

The church today does NOT do enough to bring people out of darkness and into the light. Levi followed Jesus and invited his friends to do the same, we can to.

(All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) LIKE A MOTH TO A CANDLE Have you ever wondered why insects are attracted to light? I really think all living things, for the most part are attracted to light. There are of course some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation 4

Contributed by Jason Callihan on Sep 10, 2008

In depth thoughts on 24 elders and 4 beasts in Chapter 4.

Chapter 4 The fourth chapter begins with John being called up to see a vision from God. If you notice, the third chapter ends with a wonderful promise from Christ that whomever overcomes, they will be able to sit with Christ and God at his throne. Then, verse one of chapter four says that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Blame Game - Taking Responsibility In A World Of Excuses Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 11, 2011

We live in a society of victims. Everyone has an excuse for the things that they do against God. It’s called THE BLAME GAME, and it is not new. It comes from our FALLEN NATURE. We discover the blame game in Genesis 3. It is the record of the sin, e

The Blame Game - Taking Responsibility in a World of Excuses Genesis 3:8-13 We live in a word of excuses. Here are some complied by the Readers Digest that have been offered for not showing up for work: "I dreamed I was fired, so I didn’t want to get out of bed." "I was up all night arguing with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 30, 2010

Fresh starts as persons or churches do not come just out of guilt, nor out of blame, but out of a radical rebirth

Bethesda First Baptist Church, Bethesda, MD, Sept. 5, 2004 Everybody needs, from time to time, a fresh start. No matter who you are, no matter where you have been, no matter what you have done, sometimes you just need a fresh start. Trying to fix things the way they are doesn’t work; there ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by David Moore on May 30, 2008

This sermon shows how the Lord used Haggai to encourage the people in the building of the Temple, and to rethink their priorities.

Consider Your Ways Text: Haggai 1:1-15 Introduction: The book of Haggai is the second shortest book of the Old Testament and the first of the postexilic writings. In other words the last three books of our Old Testament were written AFTER the captivity of the Jews was passed and the people had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heart For The Lost

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 4, 2003

What Jesus taught about how people get lost, how they are restored, and the joy that comes from restoration.

A Heart for the Lost Rev. Sean Lester December 7, 2003 morning service Text: Luke 15:1-24 Introduction A. There was an attitude of disdain among the religious faithful toward those who were crowding around Jesus in the city of Jerusalem. An attitude not unlike how people who have been faithful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Faithful Follower Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006

Christmas sermon

Lead Characters in a Christmas Drama: The Faithful Follower: Mathew 1:18-25 In churches all across America there will be Christmas dramas. You can almost excuse the ones with little kids in bathrobes with towels on their heads and angels with paper wings. The ones that are hard to take are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

Cherish Friendship Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 16, 2015

Paul had two good friends who sustained him and strengthened his relationship with the Philippians. They were friends with each other because they were first friends with Jesus. Friendship with Jesus is a beautiful thing.

“Living A Joy-full Life: Cherish Friendship” Phil. 2:19-30; John 15:9-17 Developing and having good friendships is an important element in living a joy-full life. In the latter verses of Philippians 2 we get a glimpse of the joy such friendships brought to Paul. His friendship with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remember To Live In The Shelter Of The Most High Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

It’s fair to say that this life is filled with its share of problems. Some are small and some are huge and when we are in the midst of a difficult circumstance its good to be able to remember God’s word and draw strength from it.

Remember to live in the Shelter of the Most High Psalm 91:1-16 Do you have favourite verses or chapters in the Bible? Each of us probably has a specific verse or chapter that we remember. It could be a specific promise of God, or perhaps a verse of encouragement, or a verse that speaks of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Listen!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 13, 2014

The Word of God has maximum potential when heart and applied by receptive people.

Title: Listen! Text: Matthew 13:1-9 and 18-23 Thesis: The Word of God has maximum potential when heard and applied by receptive people. Introduction Last week I read a blurb about a research group that was studying something they called “inattentional blindness.” They say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Food And Water Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

One of the challenges this passage lays upon us is to trust in God to provide for the little things. To pray just as earnestly that God would ‘Give us this day our daily bread.’ And we’re to look out for God working in little ways in our lives.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings It’s good to be back, after our little trip to Queensland. We had a great time away, visiting family and enjoying lots of fantastic weather. I can’t say we’ve returned well rested, as Micah & Joshua decided that since the sun rises sometime around ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13, Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Anglican

The Holy Place - The First Part Of The Tent

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 4, 2014

To show that JESUS left a lot of mnemonics or tool of remembrance for us not to forget Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Did JESUS left us here on this earth to forget Him? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS left a lot of mnemonics or tool of remembrance for us not to forget Him. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:2 (Amplified Bible) 9:2 For a tabernacle (tent) was erected, in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pulling The Roots Of Racism And Discrimination To Fulfill The Great Commission

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 16, 2020

In all their colors, shapes, sizes, languages, and ages, human beings are amazing - and related to one another!

I am a people watcher. The way people interact with each other, how they show various emotions, and appropriate the uniqueness of cultural differences, have intrigued me for as long as I can remember. All human beings have more in common with each other than they think. When the Triune God said, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:15-16, Jeremiah 1:5, Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational